Arrival by Shaun Tan (2007, Hardcover)

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Tan, Shaun. 5th Printing. (graphic novel, immigration, wordless) Internal SKU: SA07A-01116. The Arrival.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherScholastic, Incorporated
ISBN-100439895294
ISBN-139780439895293
eBay Product ID (ePID)59382487

Product Key Features

Book TitleArrival
Number of Pages128 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2007
TopicGeneral, Social Themes / New Experience, Comics & Graphic Novels / General, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration
IllustratorTan, Shaun, Yes
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
AuthorShaun Tan
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight28.4 Oz
Item Length12 in
Item Width9.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience
LCCN2006-021706
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsPraise for The Arrival A New York Times Best Illustrated Book Book Sense Book of the Year -- Honor BookWorld Fantasy Award -- Best ArtistAn ALA Top Ten Great Graphic Novel for TeensA Horn Book Fanfare Best BookA Publishers Weekly Best Book New York Magazine's Top Comic BookA School Library Journal Best Book"Mesmerizing... Such visual eloquence can only motivate readers to seek out any future graphic novels from Shaun Tan, regardless of where they might be shelved." -- New York Times Book Review "Astonishing." -- The Washington Post "A wordless tour de force ." -- Time Out New York Kids * "A silent, fantastical masterpiece... Filled with both subtlety and grandeur, the book is a unique work that not only fulfills but also expands the potential of its form." -- Booklist , starred review* "An unashamed paean to the immigrant's spirit, tenacity and guts, perfectly crafted for maximum effect." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review* "Few will remain unaffected by this timeless stunner ." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review, Praise for The Arrival A New York Times Best Illustrated Book Book Sense Book of the Year -- Honor Book World Fantasy Award -- Best Artist An ALA Top Ten Great Graphic Novel for Teens A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book A Publishers Weekly Best Book New York Magazine's Top Comic Book A School Library Journal Best Book "Mesmerizing... Such visual eloquence can only motivate readers to seek out any future graphic novels from Shaun Tan, regardless of where they might be shelved." -- New York Times Book Review "Astonishing." -- The Washington Post "A wordless tour de force ." -- Time Out New York Kids * "A silent, fantastical masterpiece... Filled with both subtlety and grandeur, the book is a unique work that not only fulfills but also expands the potential of its form." -- Booklist , starred review * "An unashamed paean to the immigrant's spirit, tenacity and guts, perfectly crafted for maximum effect." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "Few will remain unaffected by this timeless stunner ." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review
TitleLeadingThe
Grade FromSeventh Grade
Dewey Decimal823.92
Grade ToTwelfth Grade
Synopsis"Tan's lovingly laid out and masterfully rendered tale about the immigrant experience is a documentary magically told." -- Art Spiegelman, author of Maus "An absolute wonder." -- Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis "A magical river of strangers and their stories " -- Craig Thompson, author of Blankets "A shockingly imaginative graphic novel that captures the sense of adventure and wonder that surrounds a new arrival on the shores of a shining new city. Wordless, but with perfect narrative flow, Tan gives us a story filled with cityscapes worthy of Winsor McCay." -- Jeff Smith, author of Bone "Shaun Tan's artwork creates a fantastical, hauntingly familiar atmosphere... Strange, moving, and beautiful." -- Jon J. Muth, Caldecott Medal-winning author of Zen Shorts "Bravo." -- Brian Selznick, Caldecott Medal-winning author of The Invention of Hugo Cabret "Magnificent." -- David Small, Caldecott Medalist, A truly remarkable work of art that is already one of the most talked-about books of the season."Tan's lovingly laid out and masterfully rendered tale about the immigrant experience is a documentary magically told." -- Art Spiegelman, author of Maus "An absolute wonder." -- Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis "A magical river of strangers and their stories!" -- Craig Thompson, author of Blankets "A shockingly imaginative graphic novel that captures the sense of adventure and wonder that surrounds a new arrival on the shores of a shining new city. Wordless, but with perfect narrative flow, Tan gives us a story filled with cityscapes worthy of Winsor McCay." -- Jeff Smith, author of Bone "Shaun Tan's artwork creates a fantastical, hauntingly familiar atmosphere... Strange, moving, and beautiful." -- Jon J. Muth, Caldecott Medal-winning author of Zen Shorts "Bravo." -- Brian Selznick, Caldecott Medal-winning author of The Invention of Hugo Cabret "Magnificent." -- David Small, Caldecott Medalist, A truly remarkable work of art that is already one of the most talked-about books of the season. Tan's lovingly laid out and masterfully rendered tale about the immigrant experience is a documentary magically told. -- Art Spiegelman, author of Maus An absolute wonder. -- Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis A magical river of strangers and their stories -- Craig Thompson, author of Blankets A shockingly imaginative graphic novel that captures the sense of adventure and wonder that surrounds a new arrival on the shores of a shining new city. Wordless, but with perfect narrative flow, Tan gives us a story filled with cityscapes worthy of Winsor McCay. -- Jeff Smith, author of Bone Shaun Tan's artwork creates a fantastical, hauntingly familiar atmosphere... Strange, moving, and beautiful. -- Jon J. Muth, Caldecott Medal-winning author of Zen Shorts Bravo. -- Brian Selznick, Caldecott Medal-winning author of The Invention of Hugo Cabret Magnificent. -- David Small, Caldecott Medalist
LC Classification NumberPZ7.T16123Ar 2007

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  • Amazing, Simply Amazing

    This book is a graphic novel based on using only pictures... There is a story at the same time as well. The main thing about this book is, that the art is hands down astonishing! I recommend this to any graphic novel lover out there.

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  • It says it all . At one time or another we all have arrived .

    One of the finest high art books I've ever seen . Mr. Tan tells a contemporary , compelling story through pictures . It is a book that can be understood by everyone . There is no language barrier , only heart .

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  • I love this book

    Brilliant illustrations ... book is wondrous for both adults and children, could be in a museum ...

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  • Great art work

    The art work is really nice. Because there are no words in the book you can still follow the story.

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  • A work of art.

    This book is gorgeous and expressive. It makes a great gift.

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  • Book for all ages

    This is an incredibly beautiful book for all ages.

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  • Love the pics

    Awesome all the way around …thanks so much

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